#DailyUpdate #May8 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (May 8th)
At the time of writing, 3,948,075 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 271,725 deaths.
Japan's new daily cases drop below 100 for the first time in over a month.
Pakistan's Ministry of Health said Friday it identified 1,764 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, the highest rise in a single day.
Again Hong Kong reports no new cases, it has been 19 days since the last local case.
China reported only one locally transmitted case and no new deaths in the past 24 hours.
Mayor of Milan expresses anger for "shameful" pictures of crowds along canals.
The EU has admitted it let China censor an op-ed by the blocās ambassadors.
President Bolsonaro continues to dismiss the COVID-19 threat as cases skyrocket in Brazil.
Norway is relaxing some of its coronavirus restrictions.
UN secretary-general says the pandemic is unleashing a "tsunami of hate and xenophobia".
15 migrant laborers were hit and killed by a train while trying to get home during India's lockdown.
Coronavirus fight demands the same "spirit of national endeavor" as World War II, Boris Johnson says.
Tokyo Disneyland faces longer closure after Japan extends state of emergency.
Australian PM Scott Morrison unveils a 3-point plan to reopen the country.
US and China trade representatives spoke over the phone about trade, economy, and public health.
Missing remains mean no peace for grieving families in Ecuador.
Australia seizes haul of hydroxychloroquine at the border.
Coronavirus could kill up to 190,000 in Africa, WHO warns.
UK government fails to reach 100,000 daily coronavirus tests for the fifth day in a row.
Source: CNN, Worldometer
COVID-19 Updates (May 8th)
At the time of writing, 3,948,075 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 271,725 deaths.
Japan's new daily cases drop below 100 for the first time in over a month.
Pakistan's Ministry of Health said Friday it identified 1,764 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, the highest rise in a single day.
Again Hong Kong reports no new cases, it has been 19 days since the last local case.
China reported only one locally transmitted case and no new deaths in the past 24 hours.
Mayor of Milan expresses anger for "shameful" pictures of crowds along canals.
The EU has admitted it let China censor an op-ed by the blocās ambassadors.
President Bolsonaro continues to dismiss the COVID-19 threat as cases skyrocket in Brazil.
Norway is relaxing some of its coronavirus restrictions.
UN secretary-general says the pandemic is unleashing a "tsunami of hate and xenophobia".
15 migrant laborers were hit and killed by a train while trying to get home during India's lockdown.
Coronavirus fight demands the same "spirit of national endeavor" as World War II, Boris Johnson says.
Tokyo Disneyland faces longer closure after Japan extends state of emergency.
Australian PM Scott Morrison unveils a 3-point plan to reopen the country.
US and China trade representatives spoke over the phone about trade, economy, and public health.
Missing remains mean no peace for grieving families in Ecuador.
Australia seizes haul of hydroxychloroquine at the border.
Coronavirus could kill up to 190,000 in Africa, WHO warns.
UK government fails to reach 100,000 daily coronavirus tests for the fifth day in a row.
Source: CNN, Worldometer
#May8 #OneGlance
The Sixth Month Chow Tsz-lokās Death: HKUST Bans Memorial Service due to Social Distancing Rule; Civilians Pay Tribute to Chow In Various Locations
On 8 Nov 2019, 22-year-old university student Chow Tsz-Lok fell from Sheung Tak Car Park, alleged an aftermath of police brutality.
Student Union of Chowās school, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (āHKUSTā) had initially organised a memorial ceremony on 8 May 2020 which marks the 6th month of his death.
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The Sixth Month Chow Tsz-lokās Death: HKUST Bans Memorial Service due to Social Distancing Rule; Civilians Pay Tribute to Chow In Various Locations
On 8 Nov 2019, 22-year-old university student Chow Tsz-Lok fell from Sheung Tak Car Park, alleged an aftermath of police brutality.
Student Union of Chowās school, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (āHKUSTā) had initially organised a memorial ceremony on 8 May 2020 which marks the 6th month of his death.
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Beijing Loyalist Junius Squares Off Inside the Legislature's Chamber
In the Legislative Council's House Committee meeting on May 8, pro-democracy lawmakers pointed out that the pro-Beijing camp had overstepped their power in the Council.
During a face-off, Beijing loyalist Junius Ho was seen squaring off inside the chamber.
Source: Stand News #May8
#LegCo #JuniusHo
In the Legislative Council's House Committee meeting on May 8, pro-democracy lawmakers pointed out that the pro-Beijing camp had overstepped their power in the Council.
During a face-off, Beijing loyalist Junius Ho was seen squaring off inside the chamber.
Source: Stand News #May8
#LegCo #JuniusHo
#LegCo
Spinal disc dislocated: pro-democracy legislator Ray Chan dragged across the floor in LegCo Scuffle
Beijing loyalist: I was just taking the trash out
Scuffles broke out on May 8 in the highly controversial LegCo House Committee meeting chaired by pro-Beijing legislator Starry Lee. Beijing loyalist Kwok Wai-keung was filmed holding onto the collar of pro-democracy legislator Ray Chan's shirt, causing him to lose balance, and dragging him across the legislature's chamber.
Kwok responded to the incident today, likening himself to a janitor "taking out the trash". He counterclaimed that he was only trying to stop Chan from being too close to the podium.
Chan was diagnosed with inter-vertebral disc dislocation upon visiting the emergency room. He plans to file a police report and sue Kwok.
Source: InMedia; Apple Daily
Image: Stand News; Mingpao; Singtao #May8
#ChanChiChuen #RayChan #Assault #KwokWaiKeung
Spinal disc dislocated: pro-democracy legislator Ray Chan dragged across the floor in LegCo Scuffle
Beijing loyalist: I was just taking the trash out
Scuffles broke out on May 8 in the highly controversial LegCo House Committee meeting chaired by pro-Beijing legislator Starry Lee. Beijing loyalist Kwok Wai-keung was filmed holding onto the collar of pro-democracy legislator Ray Chan's shirt, causing him to lose balance, and dragging him across the legislature's chamber.
Kwok responded to the incident today, likening himself to a janitor "taking out the trash". He counterclaimed that he was only trying to stop Chan from being too close to the podium.
Chan was diagnosed with inter-vertebral disc dislocation upon visiting the emergency room. He plans to file a police report and sue Kwok.
Source: InMedia; Apple Daily
Image: Stand News; Mingpao; Singtao #May8
#ChanChiChuen #RayChan #Assault #KwokWaiKeung
#HongKongPolice #Methamphetamine #AsiansFinest #Drug #Meth
Hong Kong Police Officers Arrested in Drug Case
A police sergeant was arrested at a hotel in the early hours of May 7. He was found with 2kg of methamphetamine ("Ice") and was one of the detectives responsible for an earlier raid where five arrests were made over a 296-kilogramme haul worth some HK$158 million on the Tuesday before.
Late on May 7, a second police officer, aged 37, was arrested in Shek Kip Mei. 23kg of Ice was found in his flat.
On May 8, two more police officers, aged 31 and 36, had been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a methamphetamine case. The two were held on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Initial investigations suggest that the cases involving the two officers were linked to the biggest ever seizure of methamphetamine on record at an empty shop in Jordan.
Source: RTHK #May8
Hong Kong Police Officers Arrested in Drug Case
A police sergeant was arrested at a hotel in the early hours of May 7. He was found with 2kg of methamphetamine ("Ice") and was one of the detectives responsible for an earlier raid where five arrests were made over a 296-kilogramme haul worth some HK$158 million on the Tuesday before.
Late on May 7, a second police officer, aged 37, was arrested in Shek Kip Mei. 23kg of Ice was found in his flat.
On May 8, two more police officers, aged 31 and 36, had been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a methamphetamine case. The two were held on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Initial investigations suggest that the cases involving the two officers were linked to the biggest ever seizure of methamphetamine on record at an empty shop in Jordan.
Source: RTHK #May8
#LennonWall #LokFu #Attack
Over 20 Assailants Attack Lennon Wall and Civilians at Midnight in Lok Fu
Watch video:https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20583
In the early morning of May 8, about 20 people armed with knives, hammers and shovels arrived in Lok Fu saying they would take down the "Lennon Wall" and began chasing civilians along Fu Mei Street.
Three Wong Tai Sin district councillors ā Carmen Lau, Jay Cheng, and Steve Leung ā posted on Facebook that the police did not arrest any attackers and let most of them leave.
Two women who were among the attackers claimed to themselves victims. One accused the resident of possessing the assailants' weapon while one claimed to have injured.
Source: RTHK; Stand News #May8
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Over 20 Assailants Attack Lennon Wall and Civilians at Midnight in Lok Fu
Watch video:https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20583
In the early morning of May 8, about 20 people armed with knives, hammers and shovels arrived in Lok Fu saying they would take down the "Lennon Wall" and began chasing civilians along Fu Mei Street.
Three Wong Tai Sin district councillors ā Carmen Lau, Jay Cheng, and Steve Leung ā posted on Facebook that the police did not arrest any attackers and let most of them leave.
Two women who were among the attackers claimed to themselves victims. One accused the resident of possessing the assailants' weapon while one claimed to have injured.
Source: RTHK; Stand News #May8
Image: ęøēē¾ēØ
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#LennonWall #LokFu #Attack
Over 20 Assailants Attack Lennon Wall and Civilians at Midnight in Lok Fu
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Source: PPPNews #May8
Over 20 Assailants Attack Lennon Wall and Civilians at Midnight in Lok Fu
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Source: PPPNews #May8
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#LennonWall #LokFu #Attack
Over 20 Assailants Attack Lennon Wall and Civilians at Midnight in Lok Fu
According to a video provided by a nearby resident, the police allegedly trapped the victims of the attack in the cordon line and chatted with the assailants.
Read full story: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20578
Watch video from another angle:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20583
Source: Lau Ka-man's Facebook #May8
Over 20 Assailants Attack Lennon Wall and Civilians at Midnight in Lok Fu
According to a video provided by a nearby resident, the police allegedly trapped the victims of the attack in the cordon line and chatted with the assailants.
Read full story: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20578
Watch video from another angle:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/20583
Source: Lau Ka-man's Facebook #May8
#LegCo
Pro-Beijing Lawmakers Only Take Favourable Legal Opinion in Legislative Council Meetings
At the controversial House Committee meeting in the Legislative Council on May 8, the pro-Beijing faction showed how they took in opinion that was favourable to the Establishment and refused to listen to different opinions.
Under these circumstances, the pro-Beijing fraction quoted barristers Benjamin Yu and Jenkin Suen's opinion that DAB chairperson Starry Lee had the right to preside over the afternoon meeting.
Pro-Beijing lawmaker Michael Luk Chung-hung of The Federation of Trade Unions pointed out that barrister Philip Dykes and legal professor Johannes Chan Man Mun are the "trump cards" of the pro democratic faction. Luk claimed their positions and answers made discussion meaningless. Beijing loyalist Junius Ho Kwan-yiu added that the internal meeting should be based on Yu's opinion, "Because he is a lot brighter than Philip Dykes."
Source: Stand News #May8
#Bias #BeijingLoyalist #StarryLee #DAB
Pro-Beijing Lawmakers Only Take Favourable Legal Opinion in Legislative Council Meetings
At the controversial House Committee meeting in the Legislative Council on May 8, the pro-Beijing faction showed how they took in opinion that was favourable to the Establishment and refused to listen to different opinions.
Under these circumstances, the pro-Beijing fraction quoted barristers Benjamin Yu and Jenkin Suen's opinion that DAB chairperson Starry Lee had the right to preside over the afternoon meeting.
Pro-Beijing lawmaker Michael Luk Chung-hung of The Federation of Trade Unions pointed out that barrister Philip Dykes and legal professor Johannes Chan Man Mun are the "trump cards" of the pro democratic faction. Luk claimed their positions and answers made discussion meaningless. Beijing loyalist Junius Ho Kwan-yiu added that the internal meeting should be based on Yu's opinion, "Because he is a lot brighter than Philip Dykes."
Source: Stand News #May8
#Bias #BeijingLoyalist #StarryLee #DAB
#Censorship #FailedState
"A Pleasure to Burn": #Books disappeared from Hong Kong O
Public Libraries
After removing books written by prominent democracy activists in Hong Kong in July 2020, the Leisure and Cultural Department has once again suspended the lending of 9 books on grounds of āavoiding the violations of #NationalSecurityLawā.
These books include "#Chinazi" by #YuJie; "Hong Kong Nationalism" publisged by Undergrad, #HKUSU; "Tanya's Sensitive Spots" by former pro-democracy legislator #TanyaCHAN; and "I Declare War on Tyranny" by former Chairman of the Democratic Party #AlbertHO.
Source: Stand News #May8
https://bit.ly/3h9q233
#BookBurnings #RightToRead #RighttoKnowledge
#Censorship #PublicLibrary
"A Pleasure to Burn": #Books disappeared from Hong Kong O
Public Libraries
After removing books written by prominent democracy activists in Hong Kong in July 2020, the Leisure and Cultural Department has once again suspended the lending of 9 books on grounds of āavoiding the violations of #NationalSecurityLawā.
These books include "#Chinazi" by #YuJie; "Hong Kong Nationalism" publisged by Undergrad, #HKUSU; "Tanya's Sensitive Spots" by former pro-democracy legislator #TanyaCHAN; and "I Declare War on Tyranny" by former Chairman of the Democratic Party #AlbertHO.
Source: Stand News #May8
https://bit.ly/3h9q233
#BookBurnings #RightToRead #RighttoKnowledge
#Censorship #PublicLibrary
#PoliceState #SmallCircleElection
Hong Kong small-circle leadership race: Meet John Lee ā the ex-police officer #Beijing trusts
Source: Hong Kong Free Press #May8
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Hong Kong small-circle leadership race: Meet John Lee ā the ex-police officer #Beijing trusts
Source: Hong Kong Free Press #May8
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#PoliceState #SmallCircleElection
Hong Kong small-circle leadership race: Meet John Lee ā the ex-police officer #Beijing trusts
[On May 8, 2022, #JohnLee, the sole candidate in the election, was selected by an election committee with 1,000 or so members to be the next Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR, after the end of #CarrieLam's term. Lee received 1,416 votes to become the political leader of a city of more than seven million people. Read: https://hongkongfp.com/2022/05/08/breaking-sole-candidate-john-lee-selected-as-hong-kongs-next-leader/]
//As a former beat cop who rose to become Hong Kongās security chief, John Lee is the one person Chinaās leaders trust to run the city as their loyal lieutenant, analysts and insiders say.
Lee, 64, is expected to be anointed Hong Kongās next chief executive by a small committee on Sunday, the culmination of a choreographed, Beijing-blessed race with no other candidates...
It also places a security official in the cityās top job for the first time, a man who played a key role in the suppression of huge democracy protests and Beijingās subsequent political crackdown.
Insiders say Leeās unwavering commitment to that role won Chinaās confidence at a time when other Hong Kong elite were seen as insufficiently loyal or competent...
Given his security background, it seems unlikely Lee ā already sanctioned by the United States ā will reverse Beijingās campaign against dissent.
Where he will enter less familiar territory is the world of business, an area where Hong Kong is suffering...//
Source: Hong Kong Free Press #May8
#Regime #ChiefExecutiveElection
Hong Kong small-circle leadership race: Meet John Lee ā the ex-police officer #Beijing trusts
[On May 8, 2022, #JohnLee, the sole candidate in the election, was selected by an election committee with 1,000 or so members to be the next Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR, after the end of #CarrieLam's term. Lee received 1,416 votes to become the political leader of a city of more than seven million people. Read: https://hongkongfp.com/2022/05/08/breaking-sole-candidate-john-lee-selected-as-hong-kongs-next-leader/]
//As a former beat cop who rose to become Hong Kongās security chief, John Lee is the one person Chinaās leaders trust to run the city as their loyal lieutenant, analysts and insiders say.
Lee, 64, is expected to be anointed Hong Kongās next chief executive by a small committee on Sunday, the culmination of a choreographed, Beijing-blessed race with no other candidates...
It also places a security official in the cityās top job for the first time, a man who played a key role in the suppression of huge democracy protests and Beijingās subsequent political crackdown.
Insiders say Leeās unwavering commitment to that role won Chinaās confidence at a time when other Hong Kong elite were seen as insufficiently loyal or competent...
Given his security background, it seems unlikely Lee ā already sanctioned by the United States ā will reverse Beijingās campaign against dissent.
Where he will enter less familiar territory is the world of business, an area where Hong Kong is suffering...//
Source: Hong Kong Free Press #May8
#Regime #ChiefExecutiveElection
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
1,416 elite voters select sole candidate John Lee as Hong Kongās next leader
By Hillary Leung, Tom Grundy, Kelly Ho and Almond Li. Sole chief executive race candidate John Lee has been selected to become Hong Kongās next leader. The 64-year-old ex-police officer and cā¦
#PoliceState
Hong Kong Police Surround Pro-democracy Group Calling for Universal Suffrage on Election Day
Source: InMedia #May8
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Hong Kong Police Surround Pro-democracy Group Calling for Universal Suffrage on Election Day
Source: InMedia #May8
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Hong Kong Police Surround Pro-democracy Group Calling for Universal Suffrage on Election Day
In the past it would have been common to see protests during the #ChiefExecutive Election in Hong Kong.
It is, however, not the case anymore, as almost all the pro-democracy legislators have been jailed, coupled with the reformation of the electoral system.
On the early morning of May 8, 2022, the League of Social Democrats (#LSD), a pro-democracy group, tried to head towards the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (#HKCEC) to protest; however, their members were stopped and searched by the police in Central Plaza, and were thereby banned from entering HKCEC.
As early as at 7:30am, over 30 policemen, all wearing stabproof vest, were stationed outside the clinic of Family Planning Association of Hong Kong in Wan Chai.
The chairperson of the League of Social Democrats Chan Po-ying comdemned the newly formed government for not tolerating opposing ideas, āDoes #JohnLeeās āStarting a New Chapterā mean banning peaceful petition?ā she asked.
Chan also expressed that Hong Kong is ruled by fear, and that organisations often have to think twice before conducting any activity. She added that the League of Social Democrats understood the ineffectiveness in protesting, but still wished that the community was not silence. She then moved on to encourage organisations in the society to persevere, whilst lamenting over John Leeās ālack of competitorā in his run for Chief Executive, that the pro-establishment camp ādidnāt even try to find him (John Lee) an opponentā, showing how pathetic the society was.
Source: InMedia #May8
Hong Kong Police Surround Pro-democracy Group Calling for Universal Suffrage on Election Day
In the past it would have been common to see protests during the #ChiefExecutive Election in Hong Kong.
It is, however, not the case anymore, as almost all the pro-democracy legislators have been jailed, coupled with the reformation of the electoral system.
On the early morning of May 8, 2022, the League of Social Democrats (#LSD), a pro-democracy group, tried to head towards the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (#HKCEC) to protest; however, their members were stopped and searched by the police in Central Plaza, and were thereby banned from entering HKCEC.
As early as at 7:30am, over 30 policemen, all wearing stabproof vest, were stationed outside the clinic of Family Planning Association of Hong Kong in Wan Chai.
The chairperson of the League of Social Democrats Chan Po-ying comdemned the newly formed government for not tolerating opposing ideas, āDoes #JohnLeeās āStarting a New Chapterā mean banning peaceful petition?ā she asked.
Chan also expressed that Hong Kong is ruled by fear, and that organisations often have to think twice before conducting any activity. She added that the League of Social Democrats understood the ineffectiveness in protesting, but still wished that the community was not silence. She then moved on to encourage organisations in the society to persevere, whilst lamenting over John Leeās ālack of competitorā in his run for Chief Executive, that the pro-establishment camp ādidnāt even try to find him (John Lee) an opponentā, showing how pathetic the society was.
Source: InMedia #May8